Rouleau School

PO Box 220

Rouleau, SK

S0G 4H0

Ph: 776-2332

Fax: 776-2567 One of the most notable advantages of a small community is the ability to make

great things happen when everyone works together for a common goal. This is what

we are currently working on with our student body, with the planning and execution

of the Fleet Family Fundraiser Garage Sale/Trade Show & BBQ Carnival this May

14th from 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. We are confident that we will deliver fantastic activi-

ties for the kids and great food for all ages, but we really need everyone’s help to

make sure the garage sale/trade show portion is also a hit. If you have a home sales

business, or just a bunch of items you have found in your spring cleaning that you

no longer need, please consider purchasing a table to help fill our gym with mer-

chandise! The $20 table fee is a direct contribution to the Fleet family, while the

profit from the sales you make is all yours. If you do not think you can find enough

material for a table, but wish to contribute to the event, the SCC is sponsoring a

bake table, and the SRC is hosting a raffle table. If you would like to donate baking,

contact Marla Gellvear at 776-2259, and if you have a raffle prize to contribute, call

Angela Krauss at the school, 776-2332. Most importantly, however, is participation

in the event itself. Please come down, shop around, and enjoy a BBQ lunch and some

socialization. We sure hope to see you on the 14th! Thank you in advance for your

support.

~ Mrs. Jackie Goby

Principal’s Message...

May 2016 Volume 12. Issue 8

Important Dates

May 11—Jump Rope

for Heart 12:45-2:20

May 13—Talent Show

2:00-3:30

May 14—Garage

Sale/BBQ Fundraiser

May 16-31—Swimming

Lessons in Moose Jaw

May 19—Track & Field

in Moose Jaw

May 20-23—No Classes

May 25—Rebel

Day/Track & Field in

Moose Jaw

May 28—Graduation

Armstrong & Gilroy Win

District Gold! North Section Medalists

Perkin/Englot Armstrong/Gilroy Hall/Clarke

(Bronze) (Gold) (Bronze)

Congratulations to all Rebels on a fantastic Badminton season!

Comments from the Grade 7/8 Peanut Gallery...

Page 2 Rouleau School Newsletter

Student Subject We discussed... I really enjoyed this unit because...

Olivia PAA How to make a boat. For our boats we get to go to Moose Jaw and race cardboard boats.

We measure boats in different shapes and sizes. I think when we

go it will be a blast!

Micky Social The silk road. We learned how importing and exporting began and how the silk

road got its name. It was fun because we did an internet scavenger

hunt.

Sydney Career

Guidance

The Real Game. We got jobs and we got to see how much we made. We got to make

streets and it was really fun. It was cool when we lost our jobs be-

cause of a tornado.

Ethan Math Square rooting. I liked how we had to solve problems and find the square root for a

number that has a decimal. I also liked how I did really well on the

test.

Hayden ELA Fact and opinion. We had to write 1-2 paragraphs on a video we watched and make it

into a news story. We talked about what we actually saw and what

was made up. I loved making it sound really cool.

Jireh PE Making our own coop-

erative game.

We got to come up with our own game by using anything in the

equipment storage room.

Rylan ELA Better writing and dia-

logue.

We got to write many stories and improved our writing as well as

made a power point on a comedian.

Jodeci Career

Guidance

Losing/getting a job. It was fun making the resume and going on vacation. We went

online and booked hotels.

Kieran Science Rocks. We got to go and make a power point about minerals.

Nelliah PAA The different struc-

tures and designs of

boats.

On Wed., May 4 the grade 7/8 class is going to Moose Jaw to build

3D boats and test them out!

Amy Art Water colour. I love to paint. I really enjoy painting landscapes, trees and bush-

es. Even though I’m not the greatest artist I still enjoy it!

Jaydon Science Rocks and their differ-

ent states.

We did a power point on the different rocks in Saskatchewan.

Brady Health Food choices. We learnt how to cook egg meals. We watched a video and learnt to

make four different meals that contain eggs.

Cole Art Pointilism. We used different coloured dots to make colours and full pictures.

Will Health Nutrition. We learnt about food nutrition and did a three day food chart.

Kennedy PE Badminton. I love learning sports with Mr. S especially when it’s competitive.

We did several fun tournaments each time with different partners.

I loved playing with my peers and the best part was smashing the

birdie!

Grade 7/8 Peanut Gallery continued...

Volume 12. Issue 8 Page 3

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART!

The K to 6 students will be participating in this event which is sponsored by

the Heart & Stroke Foundation. This year, our goal is to raise over $3000.

Please make cheques payable to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The

pledge sheet and money must be returned to the school on or before

Wednesday, May 11. The jump-off will take place from 12:45-2:20 on the

11th. There will be skipping outdoors and other indoor activities. Please

come and join in the fun!

Alexa Art Remembrance Day. I really enjoyed this unit because I liked thinking about re-

membering the soldiers who fought for our country to make

us free. I really loved drawing my poster too.

Brianna Social Globalization/climate

change.

We got to pick a country and finish a national disaster pro-

ject and find out what their main imports and exports are.

This unit is really fun. Mr. Singleton helped us when we

were confused.

Jamie Math BEDMAS

(brackets, exponents, divi-

sion, multiplication, addi-

tion, subtraction)

It was easy and I enjoy how it is step by step. The rules are

all laid out as well. Mrs. Phillips was really helpful in teach-

ing us tricks and when we needed help was always there.

With only 8 ½ weeks of school to go, the Grade 7/8’s will be very busy. In ELA we will be working on various pro-

jects such as, literary elements, poetry and oratory speeches. In Art we have been experimenting with water col-

our painting. They have done various assignments on creating clouds, bushes, trees and one colour landscapes.

The students will be creating their own water colour landscapes. I cannot wait to see the end result!

The Grade 8’s will be finishing various units in math on probability, data analysis and linear relations. Our year

end trip is planned for Monday, June 27. If your child is not going to be here that day please let me know in ad-

vance. ~ Mrs. K

The grade 7s have been working hard in Math this year. They have covered numerous topics including: 2-D Ge-

ometry, Circle Graphs, Measurement, Statistics, Probability, Number Relations & Divisibility, Fractions, and

Decimals. Currently, the students are reviewing the concepts on Percent, preparing for their unit exam next

week. They will finish up the year with their final units on Integers and Linear Relations & Equations.

~ Mrs. Phillips

In Social 7/8 students have recently been learning about globalization. They completed a project demonstrating

how new developments in technology are making the world a smaller place. They learned about imports and ex-

ports and the reasons why countries choose to import and export goods. Students then learned about John A.

MacDonald’s 1867 National Policy and the more recent North America Free Trade Agreement. Students complet-

ed the unit by pondering the benefits and drawbacks of a North American Union involving Canada, USA, and

Mexico. ~ Mr. Singleton

Grade 7/8 Art

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Volume 12. Issue 8 Page 5

Where Are They Now?

Alyssa Copeland, Rouleau School, Class of 2010

Upon graduating, I pursued a post-secondary education in Saskatoon studying Interior Decorating. I attended a

very small college with a dynamic I was used to, as it was made up of small classes and one-on-one assistance from

my teachers. While in Saskatoon, I also obtained a certificate in Home Staging, giving me an extra hand if I ever

decided to dabble in the Real Estate Market.

The Interior Decorating program I took was a very compact year that skimmed the surface of all realms of the inte-

rior design world, focusing mostly on design consultations. It had always been my plan to take my education one

step further, so while I was in Saskatoon I applied to the Interior Design Diploma program at Lethbridge College. I

had to do a few small projects for my application, but soon enough I was accepted and ready to depart for the fall

semester. Within 2 years, I had graduated with a diploma in Interior Design, which added to my 1-year Diploma in

Interior Decorating and Home Staging Certificate.

Since leaving Lethbridge, I have worked at Carpet One and Floors Now, working in sales and providing design con-

sultations. In the Floors Now position, I had a management role as well, but that job was short lived when an op-

portunity in the Crawford Homes Drafting Department arose. It has always been my goal to work for a home build-

er, so this was a huge step in the right direction. I moved from Moose Jaw to Regina in January 2016, and have

been drafting spec and client homes for Crawford ever since. My dream is to work for a home builder to design

show homes and help customers choose interior finishes.

Melanie Hughes, Rouleau School, Class of 2013

Studying at the Royal Military College (RMC) is providing me with unique challenges and opportunities that will

and already have begun to shape me into a better leader. To begin with, I am a member of the Canadian Armed

Forces (CAF) and an aspiring officer. I have already completed my Basic Military Officer Qualification course,

which focused on military discipline and skills (drill, weapons training, and first aid), leadership techniques and

military planning skills.

While at RMC, I have received additional training from the military instructors and officer cadet upper years. This

includes the First Year Orientation Period (FYOP), which is held during September in first year. FYOP aims to

train the first year cadets to overcome obstacles, both physical and mental, that will be faced at the college, such as

physical fitness training, dress and room inspections, balancing school work with college responsibilities, and work-

ing as a team. FYOP is concluded with a literal obstacle course and, upon completion, acts as a rite of passage into

the college officially.

With many clubs and teams at the college, there are plenty of opportunities for travel and other experiences. I am

fortunate enough to be involved with the RMC Skydiving Club, War Games Club, Photography Club, RMC Choir,

and being in charge of the Media Division for the RMC Model UN conference. Throughout my time at the college, I

am presented opportunities to make professional connections with both military members and experts in academia.

One of the recent opportunities was attending a Mess Dinner in Ottawa for the Conference of Defense Associations.

Attending the dinner were various current and ex-commanders and generals of the Canadian and other interna-

tional militaries, as well as Senators, Ministers, and civilian defense experts.

This summer, I will be doing On-The-Job training at an Air Force base in Canada. Unfortunately, I do not know

where or when yet. However, I will be able to work alongside a military member and learn the skills that I need for

my future job as an Aerospace Engineering Officer. I am hoping to work with Maritime Helicopters and the opera-

tions of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Breanne Harvey, Rouleau School, Class of 2015

I am studying Business Administration at the University of Regina and plan to go to the U of S once I am done in

Regina to get a diploma in agriculture. I started assistant coaching a QCVC club volleyball team this year. My first

semester was difficult and I found the course load in BUS 100 overwhelming, but I made it through and this se-

mester is a breeze compared to last.